The Charlotte Hornets (Colegio Arce Jeriel) and the Utah Jazz (Academia Bretaña Cuscatleca) were the protagonists of a close final of the Jr. NBA Leagues, in which they gave a lesson in dedication, passion and teamwork that kept the fans in suspense until the last second of the match. In the end, Jeriel’s team won 83-81.
The first period between Charlotte and Utah started off very evenly, as the Hornets were led by Alejandro Rivera, who scored eight points, and the Jazz, by the services of Rafael Álvarez, who contributed 12, with which they finished 23-26.
The Hornets’ effort and dedication were reflected during the second quarter with the six points scored by Fernando Quintanilla, with which he added to the score. But the Utah Jazz knew how to respond with the aim of Cooper Tidwell and Álvarez, to end tied 19-19 and a total of 42-45.
In the third period, the Charlotte Hornets tried hard to recover the ball and to mark the Utah Jazz, who could not handle the pressure and failed in the jump shots. During this period, the Hornets took the victory 18-13 with a global score of 66-61.
The fourth quarter was full of excitement, adrenaline and dedication, as both teams fought until the last second to get the victory. The Hornets were led by Rivera, who stood out by scoring four three-point shots, and the Jazz, guided by Álvarez, finished 17-20, but the determination of the Charlotte Hornets made the difference that ultimately gave them the 83-81 victory.
The Charlotte Hornets’ top scorers were Rivera with 33 points, Quintanilla 13 and Anderson Flores 12. For the Cuscatleca British Academy, Álvarez scored 42 and Tidwell 27.
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